Nordic Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialist (12-month contract)

Do you enjoy turning complex regulations into practical solutions? Are you passionate about helping bring trusted food and beverage products to consumers while ensuring compliance every step of the way?

We're looking for a Nordic Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) team. In this role, you'll help ensure that product recipes, labeling, claims, and communications meet regulatory requirements across the Nordic markets while supporting innovation and business growth.

This is a 12-month contract with flexibility to be based in Copenhagen, Helsingborg, or Oslo.

About the Role

As part of our Nordic RSA team, you'll work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Product Development, Quality, and Brand teams. You'll act as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders navigate regulatory requirements and make informed decisions. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Reviewing product compositions, recipes, labeling, claims, and communications
Ensuring compliance with Nestlé standards and EU/Nordic food legislation
Providing regulatory guidance to Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects
Supporting market access activities, including product notifications
Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their impact on the business
Improving processes and ways of working across the RSA function

What You'll Gain

Exposure to regulatory work across the Nordic region
The opportunity to work with a broad portfolio of food and beverage products
Collaboration with a wide range of business functions
A flexible hybrid working environment
A chance to learn and grow within a global organization

About You

We're looking for someone who combines regulatory knowledge with a pragmatic mindset and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders. You likely:

Have a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Law, or a related field
Have experience within Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Food Law, Quality, or a similar area
Have a solid understanding of EU food legislation
Communicate fluently in English and at least one Nordic language
Are structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Are confident taking ownership and providing recommendations to stakeholders

Experience within the food and beverage industry is an advantage, but we're equally interested in relevant experience from authorities, consulting, or other related environments.

About the Team

You'll join our Nordic RSA & Quality Affairs team, consisting of around 20 colleagues across the region. We work closely together, support each other's development, and value open dialogue, flexibility, and knowledge-sharing.

Interested?

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and no later than August 5, 2026. For questions about the role, please contact Nordic Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Manager, Minna Oinas, via LinkedIn. Applications must be submitted through our Careers site.

Preferred start date: as soon as possible

Diversity & Inclusion

At Nestlé Nordics, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We're committed to providing the support you need throughout your application journey.